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MD HB175

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Natalie Ziegler

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum annual tax credit for venison donation expenses from $300 to $600 for individuals who harvest deer under a deer management permit
  • Allows individuals to claim up to $75 per deer for butchering and processing costs when donating antlerless deer meat to 501(c)(3) venison donation programs
  • Removes the previous $300 cap limitation that applied regardless of deer management permit status
  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025
  • Requires venison donation programs to report donor names, addresses, and number of deer donated to the Comptroller by January 31 each year

Legislative Description

Income Tax Credit - Venison Donation - Alterations

Income Tax

Last Action

Referred Budget and Taxation

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Taxation3/13/2026
Ways and Means1/14/2026

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